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Instead of replacing guides, I have K-lines installed into the existing guides. An automotive machine shop that has the equipment to install these is needed. They last longer, provide better lubrication, and you won't deform the head by replacing guides.I should've added that ot pretty much eliminates fuel line freezing . I should also add , that at 1/4 million kilometers on my Le Mans 2 I've only replaced my guides twice.
Here is the distributor for K-lines. You will need to contact them for a local machine shop.Could you tell me what K-lines are?
By the way, I am considering changing to electronic ignition and my local MG shop can supply Dyna III. Is that the one to get in your opinion(s)?
Charley, I've got a shop in Huntsville that installs K-lines. They work well and it is less than replacing guides. If you want to try them let me know. As to the Dyna system, it has been awhile since I installed one. I think the failures may come from location of the control module. You want to install it where it will be kept relatively cool.I've never found a local shop that installs K-Lines, none of them see the point or want to invest in the tools.
The Dyna III used to be fairly reliable, but failures have been more common on those produced in the last few years.
Thanks, but I have a great machine shop locally that replaces the guides for me and has never "deformed" the heads in any way.Charley, I've got a shop in Huntsville that installs K-lines. They work well and it is less than replacing guides. If you want to try them let me know. As to the Dyna system, it has been awhile since I installed one. I think the failures may come from location of the control module. You want to install it where it will be kept relatively cool.
After a Dyna III failed 50 miles from home and left my Le Mans 1000 a 475 w/air compressor, I went back to points. My present '76 Convert still has it's original points, condensers and coils at 47 years old and 47k miles. I set the points and timing at 18k miles when I "recommissioned" the bike, gap and timing hasn't changed at all since. A little dab of Bosch Distributor Grease is a very good thing.As for the ignition systems , over the years I've had 2 Dyna systems and a Lucas Rita , both lasted for years, BUT,
all of them failed far from home, and gave literally no clue that they were about to fail . Have returned to points
and condensers .( I kept forgetting how well my Le Mans 2 ran stock) . No, you don't get to forget about them for
years on end , but I kinda like to tinker on occasion . Peter